Norwalk Hopes for Second Half Surge vs Tiffin Columbian
Norwalk High eyes a needed second-half turnaround to end a 17-game skid against Tiffin Columbian. Coach Leonard Hardman cites a strong first half but poor second half in recent losses, with injuries hampering Norwalk and Willie Robinson stepping up at quarterback as a potential spark.
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Trucker Spirit Night Rally Planned At Norwalk Home
The Arlin sisters Julie Pat and Linda plus the Spirit Club host a backyard pep rally at Townline Road Norwalk at 7 30 p m to lift school spirit after the Trucker football team endured 17 straight losses. Wendy Roehrdanz says the crowd will show pride and speakers will boost morale. A Spirit Night bus trip to Friday’s game at Tiffin is also arranged for more students and fans to attend.
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Willard Defeats Frosh 11 in Norwalk Tilt
The Willard Flashes routed the Norwalk Freshmen 30 to 14. Dave Hershey scored on a one yard keeper with Don Sweet adding the conversion and Sweet also TD from six yards. Norwalk defense forced none of the turnovers and Norwalk Hall of Fame offense could not contain Willard. The frosh travel to Norwalk Junior High October 8 to face Perkins. record now 2 1.
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Gibson ignores pain as he whiffs 17 in World Series
St Louis ace Bob Gibson battles arthritis in his right elbow yet dominates Detroit with 17 strikeouts, breaking Sandy Koufax’s World Series record for a single game. He pitches a five hit shutout and earns his sixth straight complete game while fans give him a standing ovation.
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Norwalk Truckers name Robinson Offensive Player of the Week
Willie Robinson earned Coach Leonard Hardman's Offensive Player of the Week nod for Norwalk after hitting eight of seventeen passes and guiding 244 yards in his first start. Wayne Sholes earned top defensive honors with solid tackle work as Bucyrus defeated Norwalk 35.
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